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Hobby Farming For Dummies


Hobby Farming For Dummies


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von: Theresa A. Husarik

16,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 04.04.2011
ISBN/EAN: 9781118052532
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 384

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<p><b>Do you long for the country life? Get back to nature and feel your toes in the dirt with this friendly guide to a new farming lifestyle</b></p> <p>Don't know the first thing about how to handle the basics of small-scale farming, from growing healthy crops to raising livestock and managing your property? <i>Hobby Farming For Dummies</i> is the no-nonsense guide you need to decide what to farm, find the right piece of property, set up utilities, select plants and livestock, protect your investment, and so much more.</p> <p>You'll get a realistic look into what it really means to move from your current lifestyle to a life farming in the countryside, starting with figuring out if the farming lifestyle is right for you. From what you need to know about maintaining country property to how to access a power supply, you’ll get help with major decisions of hobby farming:</p> <ul> <li>Whether you're better off with subsistence farming or a more ambitious project</li> <li>Which outbuildings you'll need for shelter and storage</li> <li>What tools are best for various types of farm labor</li> <li>Which animals you want to raise and care for</li> <li>Where to buy the land and how to acquire it</li> </ul> <p>This comprehensive and user-friendly guide also shows you how to:</p> <ul> <li>Avoid common farming pitfalls</li> <li>Choose plans for your farm</li> <li>Get along with your neighbors</li> <li>Maintain your equipment and machinery</li> <li>Raise and care for animals, including caring for sick or injured animals</li> <li>Get creative by turning fiber into scarves and making cheese or yogurt</li> <li>Enrich your soil with manure and compost</li> <li>Reap the benefits of preserving fruits and vegetables</li> </ul> <p>Additionally, you can read about opportunities for fun in country communities and the top ten misconceptions about farm living. Grab a copy of <i>Hobby Farming For Dummies</i> and discover how you can live the simple life.</p>
<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part I: Hobby Farms 101 7</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Heading for the Country 9</p> <p>Chapter 2: Before Taking the Plunge: Is This the Life for You? 19</p> <p>Chapter 3: Finding Your Place in the Sun 33</p> <p>Chapter 4: Getting Along with Your Neighbors 49</p> <p><b>Part II: Down on the Farm: Getting Your Property in Order 63</b></p> <p>Chapter 5: Getting Out of the House: Outbuildings and Enclosures 65</p> <p>Chapter 6: Gearing Up with the Right Tools, Clothes, and Equipment 77</p> <p>Chapter 7: Saving, Using, and Making Power on the Farm 101</p> <p>Chapter 8: Managing and Accessing Your Land and Natural Resources 115</p> <p><b>Part III: Calling In the Critters: What’s a Farm without Animals? 133</b></p> <p>Chapter 9: What Kinds of Critters Should You Get? 135</p> <p>Chapter 10: Acquiring Animals for Your Farm 165</p> <p>Chapter 11: Caring for and Feeding Your Animals 177</p> <p>Chapter 12: Critter Care: Providing Medical Attention for Your Animals 197</p> <p><b>Part IV: Choosing and Growing Plants and Crops 215</b></p> <p>Chapter 13: Deciding What and How Much of It to Grow 217</p> <p>Chapter 14: Getting Those Plants Started 241</p> <p><b>Part V: Using the Fruits of Your Labor 259</b></p> <p>Chapter 15: Preserving and Using Food Items 261</p> <p>Chapter 16: Where’s the Beef? From Hoof to Table 281</p> <p>Chapter 17: Preparing Fiber and Making Crafty Goods 287</p> <p>Chapter 18: Dealing with the Less Desirable Stuff 307</p> <p><b>Part VI: The Part of Tens 317</b></p> <p>Chapter 19: Ten Opportunities for Community Fun 319</p> <p>Chapter 20: Ten Misconceptions about Farm Living 327</p> <p><b>Part VII: Appendixes 333</b></p> <p>Appendix A: Helpful Resources 335</p> <p>Appendix B: Glossary 343</p> Index 351
<p><b>Theresa A. Husarik</b> is a freelance writer and photographer who raises animals and plants small crops on her ten acres of farmland.
<p><b>Tips on eco-friendly farm management</b> <p><b>Find your own green acres and live a simpler life</b> <p>Do you long for the country life? This practical guide shows you how to handle all the basics of small-scale farming, from growing healthy crops to raising livestock to managing your property. You'll see how to decide what to farm, provide shelter and utilities, select plants, and protect your investment. It's all you need to dig in and start growing! <ul> <li>Find and buy rural properties</li> <li>Get along with your neighbors</li> <li>Select and maintain equipment</li> <li>Raise and care for animals</li> <li>Use and preserve food items</li> <li>Avoid common farming pitfalls</li> </ul> <p><b>Discover how to:</b> <ul> <li>Find and buy rural properties</li> <li>Get along with your neighbors</li> <li>Select and maintain equipment</li> <li>Raise and care for animals Use and preserve food items</li> <li>Avoid common farming pitfalls</li> </ul>

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